Gold Fields Ltd (GFI) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Gold Fields Ltd (GFI) has net assets worth ZAC6.25 Billion ZAC (≈ $3.32 Million USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC10.86 Billion ≈ $5.77 Million USD) and total liabilities (ZAC4.61 Billion ≈ $2.45 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Gold Fields Ltd (GFI) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ZAC6.25 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 57.53% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.22% |
| 5-Year Change | 40.19% |
| 10-Year Change | 103.52% |
| Growth Volatility | 44.23 |
Gold Fields Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Gold Fields Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Gold Fields Ltd total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Gold Fields Ltd (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Gold Fields Ltd from 1985 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Gold Fields Ltd (GFI) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ZAC5.37 Billion ≈ $2.85 Million |
+16.17% |
| 2023-12-31 | ZAC4.62 Billion ≈ $2.46 Million |
+6.46% |
| 2022-12-31 | ZAC4.34 Billion ≈ $2.31 Million |
+5.07% |
| 2021-12-31 | ZAC4.13 Billion ≈ $2.19 Million |
+7.89% |
| 2020-12-31 | ZAC3.83 Billion ≈ $2.03 Million |
+31.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | ZAC2.91 Billion ≈ $1.55 Million |
+7.46% |
| 2018-12-31 | ZAC2.71 Billion ≈ $1.44 Million |
-20.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | ZAC3.40 Billion ≈ $1.81 Million |
+6.69% |
| 2016-12-31 | ZAC3.19 Billion ≈ $1.70 Million |
+20.96% |
| 2015-12-31 | ZAC2.64 Billion ≈ $1.40 Million |
-28.56% |
| 2014-12-31 | ZAC3.69 Billion ≈ $1.96 Million |
-9.92% |
| 2013-12-31 | ZAC4.10 Billion ≈ $2.18 Million |
-32.16% |
| 2012-12-31 | ZAC6.04 Billion ≈ $3.21 Million |
+3.22% |
| 2011-12-31 | ZAC5.85 Billion ≈ $3.11 Million |
-4.66% |
| 2009-12-31 | ZAC6.14 Billion ≈ $3.26 Million |
+15.95% |
| 2008-12-31 | ZAC5.29 Billion ≈ $2.81 Million |
+6.40% |
| 2007-12-31 | ZAC4.98 Billion ≈ $2.64 Million |
+1.16% |
| 2006-12-31 | ZAC4.92 Billion ≈ $2.61 Million |
+148.29% |
| 2005-12-31 | ZAC1.98 Billion ≈ $1.05 Million |
+3.85% |
| 2004-12-31 | ZAC1.91 Billion ≈ $1.01 Million |
-23.03% |
| 2003-12-31 | ZAC2.48 Billion ≈ $1.32 Million |
+61.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | ZAC1.54 Billion ≈ $816.20K |
+36.43% |
| 2001-12-31 | ZAC1.13 Billion ≈ $598.25K |
+22.88% |
| 2000-12-31 | ZAC916.10 Million ≈ $486.86K |
-26.32% |
| 1999-12-31 | ZAC1.24 Billion ≈ $660.80K |
-53.79% |
| 1998-12-31 | ZAC2.69 Billion ≈ $1.43 Million |
+204.07% |
| 1997-12-31 | ZAC884.90 Million ≈ $470.28K |
-5.77% |
| 1996-12-31 | ZAC939.10 Million ≈ $499.08K |
+7.50% |
| 1995-12-31 | ZAC873.60 Million ≈ $464.27K |
-4.12% |
| 1994-12-31 | ZAC911.10 Million ≈ $484.20K |
+13.77% |
| 1993-12-31 | ZAC800.80 Million ≈ $425.58K |
+1.32% |
| 1992-12-31 | ZAC790.40 Million ≈ $420.06K |
-9.08% |
| 1991-12-31 | ZAC869.30 Million ≈ $461.99K |
+13.93% |
| 1990-12-31 | ZAC763.00 Million ≈ $405.50K |
+0.81% |
| 1989-12-31 | ZAC756.90 Million ≈ $402.25K |
+15.73% |
| 1988-12-31 | ZAC654.00 Million ≈ $347.57K |
-6.46% |
| 1987-12-31 | ZAC699.20 Million ≈ $371.59K |
+0.42% |
| 1986-12-31 | ZAC696.30 Million ≈ $370.05K |
+36.37% |
| 1985-12-31 | ZAC510.60 Million ≈ $271.36K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Gold Fields Ltd's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 183614.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ZAC3.86 Billion | 74.17% |
| Common Stock | ZAC3.87 Billion | 74.43% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC-2.53 Billion | -48.60% |
| Total Equity | ZAC5.20 Billion | 100.00% |
Gold Fields Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Gold Fields Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Vodafone Group Plc
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|
$33.88 Billion |
|
Coupang LLC
NYSE:CPNG
|
$33.89 Billion |
|
Nebius Group N.V.
NASDAQ:NBIS
|
$33.91 Billion |
|
JD.com Inc Adr
F:013A
|
$34.07 Billion |
|
KERING.UNSP.ADR 1/10 EO 4
F:PPXB
|
$33.83 Billion |
|
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
AS:AD
|
$33.71 Billion |
|
DAIMLER TRUCK SP.ADS/1/2
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|
$33.69 Billion |
|
Intact Financial Corporation
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|
$33.61 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Gold Fields Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 4,476,100,000 to 5,201,400,000, a change of 725,300,000 (16.2%).
- Net income of 1,245,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 168,800,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 350,900,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC1.25 Billion | +23.94% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC-168.80 Million | -3.25% |
| Other Changes | ZAC-350.90 Million | -6.75% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | 16.20% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Gold Fields Ltd's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 12257.42x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 28446.53x to 12257.42x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | ZAC2.50 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | ZAC3.43 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | ZAC3.56 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | ZAC3.22 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | ZAC3.71 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | ZAC3.74 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | ZAC4.24 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | ZAC3.90 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | ZAC3.91 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | ZAC4.09 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | ZAC4.28 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | ZAC4.58 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | ZAC4.34 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | ZAC8.17 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | ZAC2.68 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | ZAC1.93 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | ZAC2.27 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | ZAC3.05 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | ZAC4.87 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | ZAC3.62 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | ZAC3.74 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | ZAC8.52 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | ZAC7.35 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | ZAC7.76 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | ZAC8.12 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | ZAC7.91 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | ZAC8.09 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | ZAC5.38 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | ZAC4.66 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | ZAC3.30 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | ZAC3.94 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | ZAC4.15 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ZAC3.29 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ZAC3.42 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ZAC4.12 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ZAC4.45 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ZAC4.71 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ZAC5.00 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ZAC5.81 | ZAC71200.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Gold Fields Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 23.94%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 23.93%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.51x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.95x
- Recent ROE (23.94%) is above the historical average (13.50%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 36.82% | 31.04% | 0.80x | 1.49x | ZAC136.94 Million |
| 1986 | 37.02% | 29.57% | 0.82x | 1.52x | ZAC188.17 Million |
| 1987 | 37.61% | 30.65% | 0.84x | 1.46x | ZAC193.08 Million |
| 1988 | 32.95% | 31.58% | 0.76x | 1.37x | ZAC150.10 Million |
| 1989 | 24.65% | 29.27% | 0.68x | 1.24x | ZAC110.91 Million |
| 1990 | 22.82% | 28.32% | 0.65x | 1.25x | ZAC97.80 Million |
| 1991 | 22.87% | 29.61% | 0.66x | 1.17x | ZAC111.87 Million |
| 1992 | 20.00% | 27.77% | 0.62x | 1.16x | ZAC79.06 Million |
| 1993 | 26.84% | 30.34% | 0.67x | 1.32x | ZAC134.82 Million |
| 1994 | 25.94% | 33.81% | 0.62x | 1.23x | ZAC145.19 Million |
| 1995 | 20.81% | 33.57% | 0.56x | 1.11x | ZAC94.44 Million |
| 1996 | 17.69% | 30.32% | 0.53x | 1.09x | ZAC72.19 Million |
| 1997 | 23.26% | 53.61% | 0.41x | 1.07x | ZAC117.31 Million |
| 1998 | 7.89% | 22.06% | 0.33x | 1.10x | ZAC-55.93 Million |
| 1999 | 8.46% | 9.22% | 0.55x | 1.68x | ZAC-18.64 Million |
| 2000 | -13.59% | -11.79% | 0.65x | 1.78x | ZAC-206.88 Million |
| 2001 | 28.15% | 24.52% | 0.63x | 1.84x | ZAC194.40 Million |
| 2002 | 22.46% | 21.26% | 0.62x | 1.70x | ZAC180.60 Million |
| 2003 | 4.69% | 6.52% | 0.46x | 1.55x | ZAC-125.99 Million |
| 2004 | -11.53% | -10.89% | 0.53x | 2.01x | ZAC-385.11 Million |
| 2005 | 7.46% | 6.07% | 0.57x | 2.14x | ZAC-47.08 Million |
| 2006 | 5.14% | 9.00% | 0.34x | 1.68x | ZAC-233.02 Million |
| 2007 | 9.38% | 14.11% | 0.40x | 1.66x | ZAC-29.91 Million |
| 2008 | 3.22% | 5.28% | 0.40x | 1.53x | ZAC-358.90 Million |
| 2009 | 6.74% | 9.39% | 0.45x | 1.58x | ZAC-189.11 Million |
| 2011 | 15.24% | 15.20% | 0.58x | 1.74x | ZAC303.22 Million |
| 2012 | 11.06% | 11.79% | 0.52x | 1.80x | ZAC62.84 Million |
| 2013 | -6.21% | -8.53% | 0.40x | 1.82x | ZAC-647.30 Million |
| 2014 | -0.76% | -0.95% | 0.42x | 1.88x | ZAC-386.67 Million |
| 2015 | -13.50% | -13.55% | 0.46x | 2.16x | ZAC-600.49 Million |
| 2016 | 5.10% | 5.92% | 0.43x | 1.99x | ZAC-156.16 Million |
| 2017 | -1.03% | -1.27% | 0.42x | 1.95x | ZAC-375.30 Million |
| 2018 | -12.86% | -13.51% | 0.42x | 2.26x | ZAC-618.89 Million |
| 2019 | 5.56% | 5.45% | 0.45x | 2.26x | ZAC-129.27 Million |
| 2020 | 19.73% | 18.58% | 0.52x | 2.04x | ZAC356.55 Million |
| 2021 | 19.84% | 18.81% | 0.57x | 1.85x | ZAC391.52 Million |
| 2022 | 16.90% | 16.59% | 0.58x | 1.74x | ZAC290.24 Million |
| 2023 | 15.71% | 15.63% | 0.55x | 1.84x | ZAC255.69 Million |
| 2024 | 23.94% | 23.93% | 0.51x | 1.95x | ZAC724.86 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Gold Fields Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Gold industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Gold
- Average net assets among peers: $7,043,531,059
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 4.21%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Fields Ltd (GFI) | ZAC6.25 Billion | 36.82% | 0.74x | $33.87 Billion |
| AngloGold Ashanti Ltd (ANG) | $3.74 Billion | 26.98% | 1.05x | $41.64 Billion |
| DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) | $-59.47 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.09 Billion |
| Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (HAR) | $30.38 Billion | 1.93% | 0.32x | $8.75 Billion |
| Pan African Resources PLC (PAN) | $546.67 Million | 25.90% | 0.84x | $3.42 Billion |
| Randgold Exploration (RNG) | $606.75 Million | -33.74% | 1.33x | $3.61 Million |
About Gold Fields Ltd
Gold Fields Limited operates as a gold producer with reserves and resources in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Chile, and Canada. It also explores for copper and silver deposits. Gold Fields Limited was founded in 1887 and is based in Sandton, South Africa.